Education - Public Programs Intern (Summer 2024)

Summer 2024 Term Schedule:

• Applications due: Friday, March 1
• Determination letters sent by Friday, March 29
• ​​​​​​​Term: May 6 – August 1 or May 28 – August 31

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The goal of the Education: Public Programs Internship is to provide a pre-professional, experiential learning opportunity for students interested in environmental conservation, informal education, program development, and communication. Interns will receive training in interpretive and informal education techniques, conservation education development, program evaluation, and relevant animal information. Upon completion of training, interns will be responsible for leading conservation education-based programs on Zoo grounds and the facilitation of guest education. Beyond gaining valuable work experience as a conservation educator, interns will also have the opportunity to network within one of the world’s most respected zoological and conservation organizations. 

RESPONSIBILIITES: The Education: Public Programs intern assists the Interpretive Programs Supervisor with all conservation and interpretation related efforts, projects, events and activities. Intern responsibilities may include: 

• Participate in training to learn accurate exhibit information, including species and individual animal information. 
• Participate in training/mentoring process to learn effective public speaking and interpretation techniques 
• Assist Interpretive Programs Supervisor with education event days such as Animal Awareness Days and Citizen Science days. Duties include assisting with creating activity materials, volunteer scheduling, event set-up, and running event day activities. 
• Run Conservation Station Carts to educate guests about various conservation issues. 
• Use learned techniques, biofacts, and animal information to perform informal, general interpretation in front of animal habitats. 
• Create a short interpretation presentation that connects guests to one of our species and/or inspires conservation action. 
• Provide excellent guest service to Zoo Atlanta’s guests. 
• Special projects as assigned. 

OBJECTIVES: 

• Gain professional hands-on experience in conservation education at a world-class nonprofit/zoological facility. 
• Gain experience working with our Zoo Atlanta’s team on important conservation issues.  
• Join Zoo Atlanta in its mission of wildlife conservation, education, and industry leading research